Eager for cash to pay off a mobster, film producer Max Barber (De Niro) hatches an insane scheme: make a western with depressed, washed-up actor Duke Montana (Jones) and have him perform dangerous stunts so if he dies, the insurance money would pay off the debt.
Amusing dark comedy that starts to have a funny Wil-E Coyote/Road Runner vibe once the plan is in motion, though I kinda wished that wacky vibe was consistent throughout the film.
De Niro and…
WHY WASN'T THIS GIVEN A THEATRICAL RELEASE!? This could've been a sleeper hit with some great marketing instead of being dumped to Hulu. For shame, Fox Searchlight. For shaaaame.
Regardless, this was a great romantic comedy. David Jonsson & Vivian Oparah had great chemistry as Dom and Yas, two people who endured bad relationships and are kind of stagnant in their lives. Through their unexpected meet-up, they spend the day opening up and getting to know each other.
From start to…
Great animation.
Creative camera work.
Interesting story.
Fun John Williams score.
Solid action sequences (That one-take chase scene? Fantastic!)
In closing: A fun, fast-paced and entertaining adventure. Can't wait for the sequel!
Highly recommended.
Nostalgia in full effect!
The tale of a group of young prehistoric creatures on a long, dangerous journey to a safe haven (The Great Valley) is just as engaging, touching and entertaining as it was when I saw it as a kid.
Don Bluth and his team did an excellent job on the animation that still holds up to this day. The same goes for the late James Horner's great music score. I felt like a kid again; memories of…
